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After Matthew Noble (1818-76)

From the Sketch of the Statue for Manchester c. 1867

Albumen print | 26.3 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800255

From the Sketch of the Statue for Manchester

After Matthew Noble (1818-76)

From the Sketch of the Statue for Manchester c. 1867

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Description

Photograph of a full length sculpture of Prince Albert (1819-61), seen facing slightly towards the left. Prince Albert wears the robes of the garter.

The pedestal is inscribed with: 'ALBERT/THE/GREAT/AND/GOOD' and also features an inscription of Prince Albert's own words, reading: 'THE VISITINGS OF THE ALMIGHTY/CAN BE REALISED ONLY BY PEACE, LOVE, AND READY ASSISTANCE/NOT ONLY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, BUT BETWEEN THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH'.

The statue is currently positioned in the Prince Albert memorial in Albert Square, Manchester.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Matthew Noble (1818-76)
(sculptor)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Matthew Noble (1818-76)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

26.3 x 15.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Statues
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Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater Manchester [England]
Manchester [Greater Manchester]

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